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Offline smokey66

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« on: December 18, 2004, 05:17:17 AM »
does anyone make a 25-06 barrel for the contender pistol, or is this a caliber for the Encore pistol?....

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« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2004, 05:49:46 AM »
Nope ..........not in a Contender its not suitable for anything I know of based on 30-06, .308 case. You would stretch the frame of a Contender using anything at that pressure level.

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« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2004, 06:30:53 AM »
thanks for the input. kinda figured as much. what about the Encore pistol?..anyone....

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« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2004, 09:39:31 AM »
I believe any of the custom makers can make you one.  If your looking for least expensive the T/C custom shop (Fox Ridge) is what your looking for.  If you want a bit better then there are places like Bulberry and maybe EAB co.  
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« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2004, 11:00:50 AM »
it is a FACTORY offered caliber in 15" blue finish.
http://www.tcarms.com/encpistol/index.php

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« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2004, 12:50:37 PM »
Even better  :-D .
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« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2004, 04:10:58 AM »
thanks KYODE, i see it now.. guess i'd better give santa a last minute call....